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INDEPENDENT WIRRAL LAUNCHES...
Independent Wirral is an initiative of Wirral Chamber of
Commerce to answer the call for more recognition of our
local high streets and towns. In order to help celebrate the
Independent scene, Independent Wirral aims to champion
the importance of supporting local businesses and will
continually raise awareness of the social and economic
impact that these fabulous local businesses bring to our
communities.
It is our wish to create a stronger identity for the many
Independents that have proudly set up business here on
Wirral. We know from experience that Wirral residents want
to discover the businesses that are run with passion, by owners
who are knowledgeable and provide the best service. Through
our collective marketing effort, we will aim to increase footfall
and encourage new customers to our independents and the
region.
Now, more than ever, it is crucial that we get behind our local
businesses and give them all the support we can so that they
can bounce back following this difficult period. Our business
boosting initiative, Independent Wirral, has been born to
encourage people to shop local and support Wirral firms,
their suppliers and their employees. By spending locally, with
independent businesses, it will provide huge value to Wirral
with as much as 70p from every pound spent, circulating back
into the local economy, helping others to prosper and grow.
At the heart of Independent Wirral is an online directory,
(www.independentwirral.co.uk) where discerning shoppers
can learn about our independent businesses, discover unique
boutiques, specialist shops and local producers. But that is not
all, Independent Wirral partners also have access to a wide
range of other benefits for just £10 + vat a month:
• Dedicated Business profile on the Independent Wirral
website
• A high quality photo to represent your business
• Feature on our Shop Local Card, upload offers and
incentives to suit your business
• Feature on our social media and marketing campaigns
• Access to Business Support to help your business grow
• Access to pop up units at Woodside Ferry Village to
showcase and sell your goods
• 20% discount on Pacific Road office space in one of our
sheds for 2 months
• Discounted rates for mailbox hire
• Discounted rates for Mimu app
• Access to a number of Tours, Wirral based events, Wirral
Holiday packages, and Festivals
Sharon Stanton, Executive Director, Wirral Chamber of
Commerce said of the initiative: "Independent Wirral is
designed to provide a boost for all Wirral businesses, not just
those with a shop front. We really are all stronger together
and this scheme has launched at just the right time to give
Wirral’s independent traders a great value tool kit along with
professional business and marketing support to help them on
the road to business recovery.
"We cannot wait to build our growing list of Independent
businesses and we hope that everyone will support this initiative
by purchasing our Independent Wirral Shop Local Card for
£10 a year to collect tempting offers and discounts for shopping
local. We can all make a difference by supporting our friends,
neighbours, and local businesses."
To join, please email [email protected].
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